Although we were unable to attend either tournament, I know my wrestlers would have been disappointed without the parade at the Classic. I am not aware of what occurs during the break between the last qualifying match and the parade, (probably many things) maybe that time frame needs to be shortened.

In response to Mr. Cokeley's thought about breaking up the state tournament to have some ages at Gross Memorial Coliseum and some in Topeka, IMO that could never happen. There are too many wrestling families with wrestlers in different age divisions that qualify for state. We would have been traveling in two different directions for state.

Birddog's idea about three good size tournaments at different times is great. Hays, Salina and Park City. (Especially if the Classic is going to be held at another venue).